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Joint probe on US ship, manhunt on for diesel suppliers

Joint probe on US ship, manhunt on for diesel suppliers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

A day after an FIR was filed against 35 persons on board US ship 'M V Seaman Guard Ohio,' detained for straying into Indian waters carrying weapons and ammunition, a multi-agency investigation, including officials from Research and Analysis Wing and Intelligence Bureau, has begun, sources said on Tuesday.

Verdict delayed in 16-year-old case against Salman in Jodhpur

Verdict delayed in 16-year-old case against Salman in Jodhpur

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A local court in Jodhpur deferred the judgement in the Arms Act case against Bollywood actor Salman Khan related to the 1998 black buck poaching incident, saying four pending applications from the prosecution have come to light on which it will decide on March 3.

Renault accuse McLaren of cheating

Renault accuse McLaren of cheating

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Renault have accused rivals McLaren of opening up a Formula One arms race with their controversial rear wing even though it has been ruled legal by the sport's governing body. The McLaren car passed inspections on Thursday at the Sakhir circuit and the team said they consulted the governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) throughout the design process.

Unaccounted Rs 12.36 lakh seized from BJP MLA's husband's car

Unaccounted Rs 12.36 lakh seized from BJP MLA's husband's car

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

An unaccounted cash of Rs 12.36 lakh was on Thursday seized from a car registered in the name of a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA's husband in the state capital during a special drive in view of Bihar assembly elections.

Sanjay Dutt moves Supreme Court

Sanjay Dutt moves Supreme Court

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Dutt had spent 16 months in prison as an under-trial.

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Zia-ul Haq, manager of MA Convent School in Baghara locality, was booked under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act and arrested

CSK cap fairytale run with third IPL title

CSK cap fairytale run with third IPL title

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Shane Watson overcame a slow start on his way to an unbeaten 117 to guide the Chennai Super Kings to their third Indian Premier League title with a eight-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Delhi polls: Rs 1.26 cr-worth liquor, Rs 40 lakh in cash seized

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Total of Rs 40 lakh cash and over 53,000 litres of illicit liquor was seized

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

'There are people in TMC who are termites'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'The TMC forgets that if people don't stand by you, your party will never win.'

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

A plan for CDS Rawat to consider

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

As India's international role expands, so must our capabilities, says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

All you need to know about Salman's blackbuck case

All you need to know about Salman's blackbuck case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

How many such cases are there against Salman Khan? What is their status?

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Chinese troops resort to aggressive posturing in Ladakh, Sikkim

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Both the Indian and Chinese armies have brought in more troops in sensitive locations like Demchok, Daulat Beg Oldie and areas around Galwan river as well as Pangong Tso lake in Ladakh, the sources said. The area around Galwan has been a point of friction between the two sides for over six decades.

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Following his ouster as Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi and his faction on Monday announced that they will move court against the decision and also challenge the appointment of Amit Pathan as the new chief of RCA.

Ajmal reported for suspect bowling action

Ajmal reported for suspect bowling action

Rediff.com26 Apr 2009

Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported for a suspected illegal action following the second one-day international against Australia in Dubai on Friday, the International Cricket Council said. An ICC statement said umpires Asad Rauf and Billy Bowden, as well as third and fourth umpires Zameer Haider and Nadeem Ghouri, had reported concerns over the 31-year-old's action and decided it should be scrutinised further.

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Why Uddhav's council entry won't end Maha tug of war

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The temporary Maharashtra crisis might be over in a few weeks. But the permanent crisis -- the Sena's relationship with its friends old and new -- remains.

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

RJD MP Shahabuddin gets bail but won't leave jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Justice Shivakirti Singh granted regular bail to the controversial Lok Sabha member from Siwan in connection with the case registered at Hussainganj police station in Siwan district against him in 2001 for illegally possessing sophisticated firearms. Shahabuddin will, however, not be released as he is serving life sentence for abducting and murdering a CPI-ML activist Chotelal Gupta on May 7, 1999.

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Why is the CBI still pursuing Advani and Joshi?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

It cannot be that only in this case the CBI has developed a spine, refusing to heed the advice of its political masters.' 'There is something that does not meet the eye here,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Congress blames Modi for instigating Assam violence

Rediff.com4 May 2014

With 32 people being killed in Assam, the Centre on Sunday said it is determined to curb attacks on minorities as the violence there was aimed at starting a "full-fledged communal conflagration".

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

US:Indian admits to smuggling sensitive components

US:Indian admits to smuggling sensitive components

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Sudarshan had smuggled sensitive components to Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Bharat Dynamics Ltd, which is involved in development and production of ballistic missiles in India. To further conceal from the US government that goods were going to entities in India on the Department of Commerce Entity List, Sudarshan routed the products through its Singapore office and then send the packages on to India, authorities claimed.

US warns Russia ahead of referendum in eastern Ukraine

US warns Russia ahead of referendum in eastern Ukraine

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The United States has termed the referendum being planned in eastern Ukraine as "illegal", warning Russia of imposing greater costs on Moscow if it continues to destabilise its neighbouring country.

Laskhar man convicted for terror financing, money laundering

Laskhar man convicted for terror financing, money laundering

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The case dates back to January, 2007 when the man was arrested with an AK series assault rifle, 200 bullets, five hand grenades and a satellite phone by the Karnataka Police.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Peshawar attack: 105 terror suspects arrested

Peshawar attack: 105 terror suspects arrested

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

At least 105 terror suspects, including Afghans, were arrested in Peshawar as part of the Pakistan government's offensive against militants after the Taliban's deadly school attack in the city.

Mukesh Ambani's  SEZ in troubled waters

Mukesh Ambani's SEZ in troubled waters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled Navi Mumbai SEZ Pvt Ltd has been charged with indulging in illegal land-filling activity by the tehsildar of the Panvel taluka. Navi Mumbai SEZ is developing a Special Economic Zone over 2,000 hectares in association with Cidco, the Maharashtra government's industrial and township development arm. When contacted, D L Kedare, the tehsildar of the Panvel taluka, said the machinery at the two sites (Ulve and Roadpalli) has been confiscated.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Thursday with Rs 450 in pocket

Sanjay Dutt to walk out of jail on Thursday with Rs 450 in pocket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be a free man on Thursday when he walks out of the Yerawada Jail in Pune where he served 42 months, as a part of his five-year sentence after being convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case.

The Shahabuddin Effect

The Shahabuddin Effect

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Nitish Kumar had a week's time to prove his majority, but Laloo Yadav made full use of Siwan don Mohammad Shahabuddin. A revealing excerpt from Rajesh Singh's Baahubalis Of Indian Politics: From Bullet To Ballot.

Sanjay Dutt's parole extended for 14 more days

Sanjay Dutt's parole extended for 14 more days

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Actor Sanjay Dutt, a convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, was on Monday granted a 14-day extension of his leave of furlough, jail authorities said.

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Tell Pak to stop acting as epicentre of terrorism: India to UNHRC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The fact that known terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Syed Salahuddin have been able to hold huge rallies in Pakistan's main cities is a reflection of the state of affairs in Pak, said India.

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

This image of a migrant child went viral. Here's the story behind it

This image of a migrant child went viral. Here's the story behind it

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Photographer John Moore, who took the picture that has come to symbolise the horror of the new family-separation policy in the United States, reveals what happened that night.

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Army thwarts fresh attempts by China to change status quo in Pangong Lake

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Army Spokesperson Colonel Aman Anand said troops from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) 'violated' the consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements on the ongoing standoff in eastern Ladakh, and carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo.

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Could US ship detained in Tuticorin escape action?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The American ship, detained by Coast Guard for carrying arms and ammunition off Tamil Nadu coast, may escape action if it is established that the vessel was cruising beyond Indian territorial waters, a top official said.

FIRs filed against DMK chief Karunanidhi and son MK Stalin

FIRs filed against DMK chief Karunanidhi and son MK Stalin

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

First Information Reports have been filed against Dravida Munnetra Kazagham President M Karunanidhi and his son and party treasurer M K Stalin in connection with a clash between their supporters and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers in the wake of conviction of Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in the assets case.

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

'Indo-Myanmar border villages at mercy of insurgents'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has painted a grim security situation in the country's border with Myanmar and Bhutan where there were reports of insurgents, weapons and drugs crossing over and said that his ministry was taking measures to effectively manage the international borders.

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

Rediff.com31 May 2007

A TADA court on Thursday sentenced seven people convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case to rigorous imprisonment ranging from five years to life imprisonment.

Pakistan's Hafeez ruled out of World Cup through injury

Pakistan's Hafeez ruled out of World Cup through injury

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out of the World Cup with a calf muscle injury, an official of the country's cricket board told Reuters on Sunday.

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rajnath likely to visit Pakistan for SAARC meet

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

During the visit, apart from attending the SAARC meet, Singh is likely to have bilateral meetings with his counterparts from other SAARC member-countries, including Pakistan's Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan.